anemometry
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/ˌænɪˈmɑːmətri/
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/ˌænɪˈmɒmətri/
measuring wind
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anemometry' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anemos,' meaning 'wind,' and the suffix '-metry,' meaning 'measurement.'
Historical Evolution
'anemos' and '-metry' combined in scientific English to form 'anemometry,' and eventually became the modern English word 'anemometry.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the measurement of wind,' and this meaning has remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the scientific measurement of wind speed and direction, typically using an instrument called an anemometer.
Anemometry is essential in meteorology to study weather patterns.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/05 05:06